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Appropriate  

Use Guidelines

TASKA HandGen1, Gen2  

Medium (7¾") & Large (8¼") V2.2

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10 Nelson Street, Riccarton, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand.

Summary of Contents for HandGen1

Page 1: ...taskaprosthetics com Appropriate Use Guidelines TASKA HandGen1 Gen2 Medium 7 Large 8 V2 2 200 30 027 EN C 05 21 10 Nelson Street Riccarton Christchurch 8011 New Zealand ...

Page 2: ...autions to avoid damaging your TASKA Hand and harming yourself or others Please read and follow these guidelines carefully We are confident that if you follow them your TASKA Hand will help you to achieve more all day and every day Failure to follow these guidelines may result in damage to your hand harm to yourself or others and the warranty becoming invalid If you are unsure whether a particular...

Page 3: ...ne trimmers using small to medium electric power tools such as drills light duty saws and angle grinders Activities that put some strain on the hand light garden duties carrying a suitcase low impact workshop activities low intensity sporting activities Replaceable Grip Tips thumb and fingers Wrist Flexion Buttons Resettable Knuckle Release Flexible fingers Flexible wrist Replaceable Top Faceplate...

Page 4: ...be used for activities that involve a lot of vibration impact or force to the hand If you use your TASKA Hand while doing the following activities you may invalidate the warranty using high impact tools such as hammers impact wrenches or hammer drills using heavy duty machinery such as chain saws and reciprocating saws deliberately hitting the hand against hard surfaces weightlifting high intensit...

Page 5: ... safety related controls such as a brake Water immersion Your TASKA Hand has a waterproof rating of IP67 due to its HydroSeal waterproofing technology Check with your clinician whether your wrist connection includes this technology If your wrist connection is not waterproof do not immerse it in water above the Wrist Flexion buttons If it is waterproof then you may immerse both the wrist and the ha...

Page 6: ...tteries to temperatures above 140 F 60 C or below 14 F 10 C We recommend that you store the batteries between 32 F to 86 F 0 C to 30 C Humidity You may use your TASKA Hand within a humidity range of 15 to 100 When you are not using or transporting the hand you must store it somewhere dry in a humidity range of 15 to 90 Weight The maximum weight you may carry with your TASKA Hand or any other prost...

Page 7: ...such as a heavy or fragile object or container holding a hazardous substance Do not rely solely on your TASKA Hand to support your weight or as the primary means to prevent a fall Do not use your TASKA Hand where a flammable liquid or gas is present Avoid mud oils and other kinds of dirt that could stain or discolour the hand If you need to use the hand in these environments you should wear a glov...

Page 8: ... residual limb Talk to your clinician if your TASKA Hand is causing pain or discomfort Keep your TASKA Hand away from naked flames or anything hot enough to burn human skin Keep your TASKA Hand clear of any live electrical wiring To prevent unauthorised connections and extend battery life turn Bluetooth off when not in use If a serious incident occurs in relation to this device it should be report...

Page 9: ...o show that charging is in progress 4 When charging is complete the light on the charger will return to green New batteries on a full charge will power at least 400 grip actions before grip strength becomes weak It takes four hours to fully charge the battery from an uncharged state Do not wear your TASKA Hand while charging the batteries Your TASKA Hand will not work while it is charging Battery ...

Page 10: ...he hand Changing the Top Faceplate Your clinician may provide you with replacement Top Faceplates and a removal tool The Removal Tool should be inserted at the point shown in the diagram below to avoid damage Once the Top Faceplate has been removed the new part can be fitted Position the Top Faceplate along the outside edge of the hand and push down until both sides click into place Appropriate Us...

Page 11: ...Using the TASKA Screwdriver remove the screw at the base of the Grip Tip then slide the rubber Grip Tip upwards away from the hand To install the new Grip Tip slot the Grip Tip into position slide down until the holes align and insert the screw tighten gently Use only the TASKA Screwdriver to change the Grip Tips Do not overtighten screws Appropriate Use Guidelines 20 19 Appropriate Use Guidelines...

Page 12: ...A XXXXXX Myoelectric controlled prosthetic hand TASKA B1G1 1 Pair of rechargeable 7 4v 2000mAh Li Ion batteries TASKA MC 01 Mains powered 8 4v battery charger TASKA CC 01 12v powered 8 4v battery charger TASKA BTA 01 Bluetooth adaptor to connect to PC s USB port TASKA PWR 01 Power Switch and charger connection Compatibility Sensors Your TASKA Hand may be controlled by inputs from the following typ...

Page 13: ...gain ensuring the fingers are free to move through their full range of motion 3 If the pincer grip still isn t aligned correctly contact your clinician for further advice PROBLEM WHAT TO DO The battery light flashes every 10 seconds The batteries have only 10 power remaining Recharge the batteries as soon as possible The hand does not respond to control signals Make sure the hand is turned on batt...

Page 14: ...a lot of battery Turn off this feature in the app if not required the close signal is being used unnecessarily and is using the battery Once the hand has closed and has a solid grip on an object cease the close signal Bluetooth has been left on and is using the battery Turn off Bluetooth when you do not need it Contact your clinician if the problem continues If you experience any other issues plea...

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